Your car...

[lemoncurd]

1997 GT3

Mods:

Wiper Delay Timer

Transmission Tunel Pocket

K&N Air Filter

Ram Air mod

S/S De-Cat pipe

S/S X180 Rear Box

Electric chargecooler pump

S/S Braided Clutch line

Battery charge port to transom

S300 Rear spoiler

S/S Sill plates

V8 Leather comfort seats

PNM brakes upgrade front & rear. Carbon pads on front

Aeroquip brake lines

Kenwood flipover cd/radio

Fire extinguisher

... And a Bailey BOV and PUK Chip to go on when the time is right

Ben

[MKE40]

1997 GT3

Mods:

Wiper Delay Timer

Transmission Tunel Pocket

K&N Air Filter

Ram Air mod

S/S De-Cat pipe

S/S X180 Rear Box

Electric chargecooler pump

S/S Braided Clutch line

Battery charge port to transom

S300 Rear spoiler

S/S Sill plates

V8 Leather comfort seats

PNM brakes upgrade front & rear. Carbon pads on front

Aeroquip brake lines

Kenwood flipover cd/radio

Fire extinguisher

... And a Bailey BOV and PUK Chip to go on when the time is right

Ben

Ben , that list still makes me smile when I read it !

Mike Have Fun !

[pauli]

ok here we go.

s4 engine with zeus head

k&n filter

braided water hoses

mikalor clamps

turbo groove discs

green stuff pads

braided brake hoses

rear ajustable camber links

yellow top battery

oil catch tank

stainless plenium bolts

stainless ignition lead tidy

rear wing

side/turn covers

polished door handles

alloy gear shift knob

number plate surround

diamond shape side indicators

rear number plate neons

air scoop neons

winscreen washer neons

aftermarket stainless mesh in grilles/scoops

powder coated fuel filler neck rings

4 point harness`s

stainless harness rail

aftermarket steering wheel

turbo timer

sound system (ongoing)

[obione]

Lotus Esprit S3 1982.

Pretty much standard.

Good example if you dont look too close.

I think its red, but I am colour blind...

[MPx]

1985 Turbo Esprit (reg 1/1/86)

VIN: SCC082910FHD12266

Mainly Std

No Graphics badging

S/S exhaust

Braided Clutch hose

Braided Water hoses

Braided Fuel hoses

Rgds

Mike

[Bazza 907]

1986 Esprit S3

Totally as it left the factory except for a stainless steel exhaust and plastic wheel nut covers !

Bazza

[nigel cowell]

With so many Esprit's attending the factory it's a great opportunity for Lotus to make records of cars in a digital format, something which they are currently lacking. As Lotus are being so kind and holding this event for us (at a substantial loss I would like to add!) I have agreed that we'll do all we can to help them out.

Can everyone attending (who wishes to help, which I would like to think is everyone) please list your car below with details of any and all modifications, no matter how small. Lotus can then see which cars they would like to record details off and can take pics on the day. These pics may be used for anything in the future at Lotus's sole discretion and if you're not happy with this, please don't post your cars details.

I would imagine that the outcome of this record taking will be for our benefit, so please help out

not a small conversion infact a hell of a lot of work. FORD DURATEC V6 with ford engine manegment and no cats, standard esprit back box. i have also moved the gearbox forword one and a half inches so the drivesharfts are inline. this engine can be thrashed all day and if it brakes one can be bought for the price of a lotus linner

[matk]

Nigel

Looks like an interesting conversion, I'm sure it's not just me that is interested in knowing more, could you do a fresh post to give us all some more info on what you did, cost etc. Any more pics?

Edited September 3, 2006 by matkutub

[kccparis]

not a small conversion infact a hell of a lot of work. FORD DURATEC V6 with ford engine manegment and no cats, standard esprit back box. i have also moved the gearbox forword one and a half inches so the drivesharfts are inline. this engine can be thrashed all day and if it brakes one can be bought for the price of a lotus linner

Wow there are quite a few people insterested in your conversion. Performance - handling and technical issues and how you overcame them!!!

Please this conversion deserves more written details which would probably permantly be kept on file on site.

Please can we have more details and photos please!

[ChrisMumby]

Wow there are quite a few people insterested in your conversion. Performance - handling and technical issues and how you overcame them!!!

Please this conversion deserves more written details which would probably permantly be kept on file on site.

Please can we have more details and photos please!

1995 s4 - totally original (as far as I know) except the Lotus valve caps!!! Also has only just (on Sunday) clocked round to 20,000miles so is pretty smart all round (except for the obligatory stone chips).

Chris

[andydclements]

1986 Turbo- well the body is.

It has 1992 sub frame & running gear so...

Later gearbox

later brakes

later suspension setup with dual adjustable dampers

Wheels & tyres etc from later car (S4)

Engine modded to 1992 spec, Liners ect, just using origianl block, head, turbo etc.

Electrical charge cooler pump.

Gren cotton filter

Bailey dump valve

Larini SS exhaust

Stainless braided brake pipes

Dash binacle from 1992.

Interior modded to remove roof mounted clock.

seats changed

Interior changed to black

Allegedly this car was modded up to 300 BHP, but as I've not had it on the road propperly yet, I don't know.

with only 3 weeks to go and a lot to do I'm concerned it may not get done in time.

[stagowner]

1984 Esprit Turbo

White Full Red Leather Interior

As it left the Factory + lots of Polish

[oneshot]

2000 Sport 350

As far as I know it is as it left the factory.

First owner was a Lotus Director - would be good to know if he still works there so I could meet up with him.

[MGFCrasher]

1999 SPORT 350

Hard Life..First two years as Lotus development car allegedly, then thrashed,crashed and left in a farmyard full of pooh by its idiot last owner.( Not you obviously Ross!).

Resued by me by accident and repaired lovingly ( It actually wasnt THAT bad ,most damage apart from the accident being caused by it being left in that Farmyard.)

The cars not perfect and is awaiting some of the paint being redone as it was rushed but its straight and it is back on the road.

Basically Standard but for a 1 off exhaust system from the turbos back which sounds nice,adlustable coilovers with std 350 rated springs.Oh and a towbar for a trailor to carry all the invoices for parts used in the rebuild .

Richard Sadd

[Goose]

Car has had several owners and was stood for a few years outside someones house.

SS Sportsars stainless steel manifold and downpipe.

Stainless steel exhaust silencers (from a turbo car but hardly used (Lotus bits))

Steering rack

BBS wheels reconditioned

Carpet stripped and replaced

Gear linkages - rubber washers (technical jargon?) replaced

Clutch adjusted

Handbrake lever replaced

Painted, almost... including new trim, badges, capping rail

Fuel sender in drivers side tank replaced

Replaced some of the wiring in the doors that had cracked due to age

Door window motors 'reconditioned'

Blower assembly replaced

Light pod linkages and pod backplates replaced - all rust from bonnet hinges cleaned off and painted

Rear boot supports replaced

Rear boot release support strut replaced

Indicators replaced

LED bulbs fitted inside

K&N air filter

Fuel lines replaced

Header tank cleaned and rust treated/painted

Locking wheel nuts

Engine rebuild at some point - turbo internals if that makes sense?

Later style gearbox

Water pump

Tyres

Jubilee clips replaced whenever I find one.

Nuts and bolts whenever I take any parts off

Usual oils/grease/fuel&oil filters/plugs replaced

Interior leather cleaning - will need semi-re-trim esp. seats!

Battery

Belts

I am starting to see where all my money has been going over the last few months...

Edited September 13, 2006 by Goose

[BadJelly350]

Sport 350 # 19

Pretty much bog-standard

Shinier aerial.

Four beam headlight relay mod

Straight pipes from cats back

Andy

[gghc87]

Having read this thread a few times am I right thinking the modified cars are of more interest to the organisers, however a few originals thrown in can't do any harm.

Esprit Turbo HC ( G Car ) 1987

Calypso Red & Magolia Leather Interior

To the best of my knowledge as it left the factory.

Cliff

[Advantage]

I might as well join in.....

Vin no. SCCEA082XWHC22212, it's a '98 GT3.

Cat rep pipe

Modified rear silencer (removed wadding!)

Recirc BOV

PUK uprated secondary injectors

PUK chip #11

Ram air mod (as described on LEW)

K&N air filter

Green stuff pads (Awful! Fitted by previous owner)

Headlamp/fog light flash mod (flashes front fogs instead of main beam, but only when headlights or sidelights not on)

Shiny gear lever suround (from V8)

Alloy clocks surround (from 350)

Integrated sat nav/dvd etc

Clear front & side indicator lenses.

Wheel spokes painted graphite colour.

Umm, I'm sure there's more...but you should see the 'to do' list

[bingoking]

2003 V8 One of the last 15 UK cars

VIN SCCDAO8243HC10516

Standard with the single exception of a Federal Exhaust I fitted earlier this year?

Looking forward to the visit.

When will final details of the weekends events be posted, or will we receive an e-mail

[jimmybondi]

Not bringing the car but if I might post some details here..

MY85, registered in 02/87, calypso red TurboEsprit (DOM) RHD

Mods:

Complete engine conversion (IIRC):

new out-of-the-box S4S Engine from EMME (Brazil) project incl. fuel injection, ECU, Charrgecooler (not operational at the moment)

due to this conversion:

new fuel pump

new alternator

new waterpump

new radiator (V8)

amplifier for tach signal

vacuum pump (brakes)

new air box

and a lot of minor stuff...

New custom exhaust w/ cat

New water and oil pipes front to back.

Cosmetic mods:

Fitted remote central door locking in combination w/ 2-way pager car-alarm system w/ remote engine start-, engine shut-off, turbo-timer function

Replaced Aerial

Polished the BBS-Rims w/ gold centre

Momo corse wheel

Fire Extinguisher

Carputer fitted: (MP3, video, DVB-T, GPS-navigation, GPS-speedo, GSM, email, self-destruct etc. )

custom centre console graphic panel

To do list:

new Lexan / Macrolon engine cover as the old one will not fit due to the chargecooler.

Replacing all instrument/interior bulbs w/ LEDs, studded tyres and ski rack

connecting the Chargecooler (if I am brave enough)

Edited September 27, 2006 by jimmybondi

[unity1]

89 Turbo

SS clutch pipe

SS brake hose

New clutch master

SS Twin Sports Exhaust

Green Cotton Air Filter

Hispek 4 pot front Calipers

285 vented slot discs

Replacement rod ends/ Translator

Replace light pod lifter bars

Replace Throttle cable

GT3 wheels with Dunloop Tyres

Molded boot drainage

2002 MY rear lights

Mono Wheel

Clear side repeaters

Removed decals apart from nose badge

Respray in Unity1 Green gold Flip

Ne headlining

Kenwwod mask headunit with Tornado 6" Subs

[superdavelotus]

Esprit V8 GT

Sports exhaust

Forge Twin Dump valves

Forge wastergate actuators

Green Cotton Filters

Blitz Boost controller/ digital boost gauge

S350 Stainless Steel dash mash

Alloy Button Covers

Clear front and side indicators

Clear Rear Indicators

OZ Nova Alloys

Brake upgrade 323mm drilled discs and bells on Brembo calipers

Hawk Fast Road Pads

2002 front lip spoiler

2002 rear round light conversion

High Lever rear spoiler

Programable wiper relay

4 Headlight relay

Hopefully a redesigned cheesegrater valance with exits to side to fit standard exhaust!

Edited October 3, 2006 by superdavelotus

[red bullet]

Silver Lotus Esprit V8- Reg P9 DTS

Modifications:

Clear Front Indicators

Clear side Indicators

Clear Rear amber lense conversion/toyota light units

Led Interior light conversion (all round)

K&N Filters

Cheesman bespoke Exhaust & CATS

Polished Plenum & cam covers

Twin bailey dump valves

Big front brake conversion (Bell & Rotor) using existing Brembo Callipers

[alan]

1996 S4s in Norfolk Mustard

Original spec except

New lotus springs & dampers :-)

Removed EBPV

[jimc]

V8 - GT

Most interesting modifications:

330 x 32 AP groved discs on front with matching AP calipers

320 x 26 AP groved discs on rear with standard Brembo calipers

Poly bushes all round

Spa Le Mans carbon fiber wing mirrors

CD multi-changer unit mounted on shelf above ECU in engine bay

Clear front indicator lenses and stick on number plate

Clear side repeator lenses from a Saab 900 / 9000 (they are just the right shape for an Esprit)